The Best Suited Body Swap Car Build? Project Matra Rancho x Subaru Impreza WRX are ONE CAR
Jun 7, 2026•Channel
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Published1 month ago
Duration37:54
Video IDkBeYKbhYsMY
Languageen-GB
CategoryAutos & Vehicles
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views44.9K
Likes2.9K
Comments200
Engagement Rate6.90%
Likes per 100 views6.46
Comments per 1K views4.45
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Description
The Best Suited Body Swap Car Build? Finally Project Matra Rancho and Subaru Impreza WRX are 1. In this episode Jonny Smith goes to Yorkshire Car Restoration for a huge progress update on his Talbot Matra Rancho with Subaru Impreza floorpan and drivetrain. With identical wheelbase, how hard has it been to finally fabricate two cars into one?
Thanks for stopping by The Late Brake Show.
Catch up on this project here:
PART 1: https://youtu.be/EK92llk464c
Part 2: https://youtu.be/6TtbUkFu_JU
Part 3: https://youtu.be/f8Puvshtkwk
Part 4: https://youtu.be/PLB6H_Qb8LE
Watch the Yorkshire Car Restoration's channel for regular detailed updates:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi4p-Atl-NoVEW78SroYWMPRFqrIzAy3D
Thanks to Scooby Clinic for donating a classic shape Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD for the build: https://scoobyclinic.com/
Dick Husband @ Angel Motors is a guru for new and used car parts (especially British and French cars) https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/dickhusbandangelmotors
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:54 Why the Impreza donor car?
1:47 Crucial A-pillar fabrication
2:33 New windscreen aperture
5:15 Impreza dashboard modified
6:45 Making it 7 seater
7:28 Impreza rear seat
8:45 Powdercoated suspension
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